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T494 XNO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,679 mi
Last recorded78,679 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT494 XNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 78,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exaust rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2019 77,375 miles

exaust rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2018 76,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2018 76,181 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 74,627 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 73,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake bind

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Plastic covers fitted underneath vehicle restricting veiw

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2015 72,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 5 Jul 2014 70,289 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 70,289 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 65,107 miles

Exhaust System Slightly Corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2012 61,864 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Apr 2012 61,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2011 60,941 miles

anti roll bar bushes worn front

exhaust heavly corroded

front disc s corroded

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/f door mirror cracked

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

n/s/r indicator turning white

plastic side sills +full under trays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2009 60,612 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

plastic side sills fitted +under trays

Pass 6 Aug 2008 56,817 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 56,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 52,848 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2006 48,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 48,436 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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T494 XNO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 75,680 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T494 XNO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T494 XNO registered?

T494 XNO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 July 1999.

Is T494 XNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T494 XNO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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